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A New York City's building superintendent—most commonly known as the building's super—is the first point of contact for a tenant needing or requesting any sort of maintenance or repairs, either within an individual apartment or in a building's common areas. In larger buildings, the super manages a staff of individuals, and is expected to handle minor issues on the spot, and to contract and supervise the work of outside vendors for larger or more specialized repairs or services.